93/100 | Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review
Gorgeous Marlborough Chardonnay from a highly respected winemaking team, hand-picked from old vines planted in 1984 and cropped at low yields for maximum flavour. Predominantly Mendoza clone, this is a powerfully fruited yet refined release, showing subtle gun smoke on the nose, fresh minerality on the palate and wonderful drive and texture. All class. Enjoy over the next 5 years.
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Stephen Wong MW writes "Evident smoke and savoury reduction supported by nutty, toasty oak and crisp, tangy cool-climate fruit: green apple, lime and white pepper. The dense, mid-weight flavours are compact and unevolved currently, underpinned by lip-smacking acidity and dusty, cinnamon oak tannins. A suggestion of creamy yoghurt is met by firm phenolics on the finish. It could be approached now but will be better in a year or two."
The winery writes "A pure, bright and youthful citrus driven chardonnay with complex smoky, flint, toast and biscuit notes derived from extended barrel aging on full solids. The hallmarks of Dog Point chardonnay are ever present here with pure saline and crisp palate structure. This vintage will have the ability to age well. Perfect match with scallops, white fish, poultry and BBQ pork."
| Stock Level: | Limited |
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| Vintage: | 2023 |
| Volume: | 750ML |
| Alcohol: | 13.5% |
| Seal Type: | Screwcap |
| Dietary Requirements: | Biodynamic |